The EVAL framework: Developing impact evaluation scholars

The complexities of food, agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences (FANH) programs projects require faculty to write secure funding in addition mastering skills such as evaluation competencies that integrate abilities quantitative qualitative research methods theory practice. EVAL Framework was developed advance skill development among FANH graduates include these increase the pipeline students who have essential needed initiatives priorities. includes four primary constructs: (a) Evaluation, (b) Value, (c) Active Experiential Learning, (d) Leadership. purpose is build relationships with untapped fields develop a for become leaders advancing food agricultural sciences. This experiential learning model focuses on foundational enrichment experiences, through formal coursework, project-based learning, contextually rich environments. Mentoring, individualized plans, scholarly communities, collaboration, transferable skills, career planning guidance activities are integrated into framework enhance scholars.